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Monday, January 2, 2012

a fabric resolution for 2012



i gave my friend leslie the book zakka sewing as a Christmas present. but i was inspired by an article in the current issue of sew somerset to do more than wrapping paper.

in the magazine lindsay ostrom, who has a blog here, talks about her "little bitty bags". They are very scrappy--which i love--bags that she makes, usually with muslin as her blank canvas. after the bag's constructed, she embellishes them beautifully and colorfully and wildly.




i just really like the idea of giving gifts wrapped in some kind of fabric container. a container that becomes useful in itself. in fact, while leslie was waiting to get a cover for her new ipad, she used this bag! she said it was a great fit and the bright color made it easy to find where the ipad was last used!

2 comments:

  1. How exciting to look at your blog and see the bag you made for me! SUCH a good idea to make a bag to "wrap" a gift in--I love this bag at least as much as the book it came with! And I am still using it to keep my iPad safe when I'm not using it; the ribbon handle is perfect, so can hang it on an out-of-the-way doorknob and I know it will be safe!

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  2. I really like this idea - making a fabric container for gifts! I like your choice of fabric and the handle is so unique, also the heart patch on the front of the bag. Nice work, Susan!!

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